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If you want to learn more about road cycling and racing, try Roadie: The Misunderstood World of a Bike Racer.
Fr a specific race, there's Slaying The Badger, which is about to be presented as an ESPN 30 for 30 documentary this week.
A Dog in a Hat is the story of an Amrican rider's experiences on the European circuit back when Americans were just starting to get into cycling.
Rough Ride is Paul Kimmage's account of riding in the peloton and the reality of riding. It helped turn him into persona non grata in the cycling world for many years.
And Team 7-Eleven tells the story of the creation of the first big American cycling team.
Roadie: The Misunderstood World of a Bike Racer
It's a really quick and fun read. The author has a great sense of humor while still relaying very useful information.
Get her this book: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1934030171
Real cyclists never stay out late on Friday night, because they have to get up for a 7am century ride on Sat. morning ... they schedule free time and vacations around cycling. If this bothers her, she may want to reconsider the relationship ...
Read this book. It will give you an insight into bike racers, and to a degree, a short explanation of tactics etc.
For anything else, read a book on the history of the grand tours, go to Wikipedia and read about Eddie Mercx, Lance Armstrong, Miguel Indurain, Fausto Coppi, Jacques Anquetil, Greg Lemond, Laurent Fignon, Bernard Hinault, Marco Pantani and follow the links about the different races and rivalries and controversies. It will get your foot in the door and get you accustomed to the various cycling terms and customs. For more up-to-date info, read about the Schlecks, Mark Cavendish, Tom Boonen, Cadel Evans (wimpering Australian), and Alberto Contador (slimy douchebag that he is).
As far as live coverage goes, there isn't much that's free, and most of it sucks. Good luck.
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that's a good book. otherwise just ask someone who rides.